Simple Knitting Tips: Knit for Others
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If you're new to knitting, you may be a little unsure of the suitability of your finished product as a gift to another. Let me dispel this doubt. Give! It is an incredible feeling to knit a scarf and give it to someone and actually see them wearing it. (This is the *only* reason I stare at my children when they are wearing knitted items I made. Honest.)
Here, in random order, are some reasons why it is so important to give your knitting away:
- It gives you an excuse to knit more, just in case you feel like you need one.
- It wraps that person in a tangible expression of love.
- It can often motivate the recipient to purchase more yarn for you. (!!)
- It prevents the dreaded I Own Too Many Scarves Syndrome. Once you have given half of what you've knit away, you own Just Enough Scarves.
- Knitted items make great gifts.
- Knitting for charity is always in style, but that's a whole 'nuther blog post!
I love getting gifts that were made by hand--all that time spent, making something for ME! It makes me feel appreciated and special. I never look at a handmade gift and think, "Wow, they haven't quite mastered that skill, have they?" Maybe I'm just unusually nice, but I'm guessing that MOST people don't think badly of the skills of the crafter when that crafter gives them a handmade gift.
So, go ahead, give scarves this year for Christmas. Or dishcloths. Or whatever you have learned to knit. Be proud of your accomplishments and then go start a new project! I'm fond of green, in case I happen to be one of the lucky ones on your list...